KZR's Bikes of the Month for 2024

'83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)

More
29 May 2014 07:30 - 29 May 2014 07:31 #634430 by tommyboah
Replied by tommyboah on topic '83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)
Hi folks,

Got some more pics of her today after taking her out of the garage.






.Tommyboy
Last edit: 29 May 2014 07:31 by tommyboah.
The following user(s) said Thank You: lightitup

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
29 May 2014 11:24 #634452 by Tusch
Replied by Tusch on topic '83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)
Looking great, there's some small details that I'd do differently but all the more props to you for fighting through and making it your own!

1983 GPZ550

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
29 May 2014 11:43 #634455 by tommyboah
Replied by tommyboah on topic '83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)

Tusch wrote: Looking great, there's some small details that I'd do differently but all the more props to you for fighting through and making it your own!


Would be interesting to know what details that you'd do differently, in case there are any points for improving the functionality?

.Tommyboy

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • DoctoRot
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • Oh, the usual... I bowl, I drive around...
More
29 May 2014 13:48 - 29 May 2014 13:51 #634494 by DoctoRot
Replied by DoctoRot on topic '83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)

tommyboah wrote:

Tusch wrote: Looking great, there's some small details that I'd do differently but all the more props to you for fighting through and making it your own!


Would be interesting to know what details that you'd do differently, in case there are any points for improving the functionality?


Maybe route all the hoses between the headlight ears and though the forks for the clutch hose. It looks very cluttered and unfinished with them all hanging out. for an ever simpler look you could do one hose from the MC to the right caliper and then another hose from the right caliper to the left. Otherwise bike looks great, glad you ditched that headlight visor, i have never understood that look.
Last edit: 29 May 2014 13:51 by DoctoRot.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
29 May 2014 13:51 - 29 May 2014 13:52 #634495 by Tusch
Replied by Tusch on topic '83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)
Nothing as big as functionality, just personal aesthetic tastes. I prefer flush mounted tail lights, would have had the seat continue forward and just maybe follow the back curve the tank, and that note ^about the lines etc.

Like I said small things but it's not my bike but I wouldn't push her out of bed! She's a beaut!

1983 GPZ550
Last edit: 29 May 2014 13:52 by Tusch.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • guitargeek
  • Offline
  • User
  • Elitist, arrogant, intolerant, self absorbed.
More
01 Jun 2014 15:51 #634915 by guitargeek
Replied by guitargeek on topic '83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)
Tommy, your bike has come together nicely! Contrats!

1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
02 Jun 2014 17:41 #635062 by Shimmy
Replied by Shimmy on topic '83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)
Cool idea with the monochrome look with subtle gold and red accent bits.

1980 KZ750 LTD
Edmonton, Alberta

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
02 Jun 2014 19:22 #635084 by kaw-a-holic
Replied by kaw-a-holic on topic '83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)
Very well done. I hope it turned out the way you envisioned it. Nice clean job sir you should be proud.

Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
16 Jun 2014 06:30 #636816 by KzMack
Replied by KzMack on topic '83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)
Godt jobba!:)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
19 Jun 2014 11:05 #637185 by 80B4
Replied by 80B4 on topic '83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)
Nice work, I'm glad you finished this!

1980B4 1000
1978 Z1R
1978 B3 750

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
20 Mar 2017 10:43 #757226 by G-tron
Replied by G-tron on topic '83 KZ1000R2 - Cafe racer (take two)
Nice job! Any updates?

Busy with an '83 GT750 right now. At least no one will accuse me of ruining a good bike but I've learned a lot from your build thread. thanks

Eat, Sleep, Ride

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum

If you like KZR Please consider making a donation. Thank you.

KZRider is free, but not without cost.

Please consider chipping in a few bucks to help cover the cost of running the KZR servers.